Monastery of the 40 Saints
Saranda, Albania

Monastery of the 40 Saints

Type: manastir

The ruins of a 6th-century monastery on a hill above the city — the city itself takes its name from it (the Greek Agios Saranta Martyron means 'Forty Holy Martyrs'). The monastery was destroyed during British bombing in World War II and further during the communist period. It is ideal to visit before sunset — the view over Saranda from above is spectacular, and the inner chamber can be explored with a flashlight.

Tickets

Entry: 🟢 Free entry

Entry to the monastery is free of charge. Modest clothing is recommended when visiting.

⛰️ Heads up: Hilly approach — the uphill section may add about 25 percent to the walking time to the attraction.

Parking nearby

Parking Kendrik

garage/underground 🚶 6 min to the attraction (444m)

Address: Rruga Skënderbeu 185, Saranda

Parking strzeżony

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (563m)

Address: V2C8+267, Dora d'Istria, Saranda

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Parking Five Stars

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (564m)

Address: Rruga Naim Frashëri 1, Saranda

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Parking 24H

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (644m)

Address: V297+GXW, Rruga Butrinti, Saranda

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +355 68 808 8008

PARKIM

Closed (opens at 12:06) garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (778m)

Address: V2F6+FW2, Rruga 40 Shenjtorët, Saranda

Opening hours: 12:06–00:01

Phone: +355 69 554 2584

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Opening hours: see details
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